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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,068.42, 5,614.44 and 2,205.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,068.42, 5,614.44 and 2,205.42 is: 3,043.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,068.42 : 5,614.44 = 2,205.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,068.42/5,614.44 = 2,205.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,068.42x = 5,614.44 × 2,205.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,068.42x = 12,382,198.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,382,198.26/4,068.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.49

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